Nigerian News Leader First with details then facts 
By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed government's willingness to support promoters of private tertiary institutions, where necessary, to succeed.
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
A Minna High Court has convicted and sentenced a man, Tunde Tayo, to death by hanging for the murder of one Abdullahi Janiya Yahaya of Maitumbi area, Minna, the state capital, in 2019.
By Segun Awoyinfa (Osun State Correspondent, in Oshogbo)
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has unveiled a comprehensive Cocoa revival agenda of his administration as a major contributor to boosting agricultural production in the state.
By Our Reporter
A charity organization based in the United States, Kedrick Scribner Foundation has put smiles in the faces of more than 80 widows of Nigeria police officers that have been killed on duty.
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
The management of, Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna has disclaimed the nine Professors purportedly possessing fake certificates as being lecturers or having anything to do with the school.
By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has paid glowing tribute to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his outstanding leadership that has led to the improvement of security in the State.
By Emeka Obasi
Alain Gouamene visited Rashidi Yekini after the Super Eagles defeated Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in the semi finals of the Tunisia 1994 African Nations Cup with a clear message : " Please, go cleanse yourself from what we did to you."
By Kingsley Eghagha (Politics Reporter)
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in last year’s general election, Peter Obi, wants the federal government to go beyond the 60% cut in travel allowance of officials and cut the cost of the entire governance by 60% which the current economic reality in the country demands.
By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, says Abia is open and serious-minded about partnering willing countries and organisations that can assist in the economic development of the State.
Otti spoke on Thursday, January 11, 2024 when he received the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nigeria, Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap, who came on a working visit.
Besides propositions in education, agriculture and health, the Governor made specific requests on the Indonesian Ambassador on how the Asian country could assist Abia in the area of SMEs, entrepreneurship, technology and sea port development, saying that Abia State Government would be willing to work with investors from Indonesia to develop these sectors of the state's economy.
"A few requests that we want to make, one of them is the establishment of an entrepreneurship and technology development centre in the state, either in Aba or Umuahia. Umuahia is the state capital, Aba is the industrial and commercial hub.
"Our people are very, very innovative, so all they require is a little support in terms of enabling environment, support in terms of infrastructure, support in terms of seed capital. The government is very serious about providing these kinds of support. When you talk about SMEs, this is where it comes from.
"If we can work together to establish an entrepreneurship and technology centre anywhere in the state, I know you've done that for a few countries, you can also do that for us here.
"The other one is that we have decided to build a sea port. Government will partner with the private sector to build a sea port. In one of our local governments, Ukwa East, close to Ukwa-West where we have the oil and gas deposits, we have identified an area where we can build a sea port. If you do have skills and companies that can assist us, we will be very, very interested in working with them," the Governor said.
He told the Ambassador that Abia is open for business and that government would create the enabling environment for investors to come in and establish.
"I want to reassure you that we are a very serious-minded government in Abia, here. We have opened the state up for business. Your nationals that want to, not just support but also make money out of trade, industry, commerce, technology, we're open and we will give them all the necessary support to set up their businesses. We will give them security and provide enabling environment for their businesses to grow," he declared.
Governor Otti thanked the Ambassador for identifying Abia State as a worthy partner and carrying out an independent assessment on the state's potential. He expressed optimism that the collaboration would be fruitful.
Speaking earlier, Ambassador Harahap, who was accompanied by his wife, told Governor Otti that his visit was to demonstrate his country's "sincere commitment to fostering diplomatic cooperation" with Nigeria and "with the great state of Abia".
He said: "Our visit today signifies Indonesia's keen interest in establishing meaningful partnerships in crucial sectors: Namely: Trade, Investment, Agriculture, Education, Technology, Construction and Works, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, as well as Entrepreneurship."
According to him, those sectors hold the key to unlocking shared economic prosperity and creating opportunities for the people of Indonesia and Abia State.
The Ambassador said that they are excited to welcome the business community from Abia State to dig more opportunities with Indonesia. He maintained that their research shows that Abia has potential for possible collaborations.
"From our findings about Abia, your State has enormous natural resources and played important role in the region. We recognise the agricultural potential of your region and envision collaboration between Indonesia and Abia State businesses in areas such as food processing, agricultural machinery, and irrigation"
In the area of education, he stated that Indonesia is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to bright and ambitious students from Abia State, adding that, "There will be financial assistance offered by our government to pursue doctoral, master and under-graduate degree in one of Indonesian universities. NNL.
By Segun Awoyinfa (Osun State Correspondent, in Oshogbo)
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has warned political appointees against corruption and abuse of office in their various ministries and agencies.
By Kingsley Eghagha (Politics Reporter)
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in last year’s general election, Peter Obi, has urged the government to ensure that all those culpable in the scandal involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Ms Betta Edu are brought to book.
By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the appeal brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and it's candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Abia State, seeking to undermine the victory of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in the March 18, 2023 election.
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